Work Related Learning

What is Work Related Learning?

Work Related Learning aims to develop the practical and personal skills and the knowledge required to be able to make choices and act independently as an adult. It is intrinsic to our curriculum offer and an area very much enjoyed by all of our young people.

At Connex the approach and activities used may range from developing a sense of being an adult and an awareness of action and consequence, to developing real practical skills and knowledge required in the working world and community. This may apply to real work, progress to further education or supported living. Our young people are taught self-help skills in all areas and are encouraged to take responsibility for as many areas of their life as they can.

All our young people have the opportunity to participate in practically based Work Related Learning opportunities as part of the curriculum.  Work related learning and internal and external work experience placements support our young people to apply their knowledge and skills in real life situations in order to prepare them for adulthood; supporting them to have the knowledge of the world they need to make choices and develop their independence.